madreporite (Meaning)
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madreporite (n.)
A fossil coral.
The madreporic plate of echinoderms.
Synonyms & Antonyms of madreporite
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madreporite Sentence Examples
- The madreporite is a porous plate on the aboral surface of sea stars, functioning as a filter for seawater intake.
- The madreporite is connected to the water vascular system, which circulates water throughout the sea star's body.
- Sea urchins also have a madreporite, which is located on the top of their test.
- The madreporite in sea urchins serves a similar function as in sea stars, filtering seawater and providing access to the water vascular system.
- Some species of sea cucumbers possess a madreporite-like structure called a stone canal, which serves in respiration and excretion.
- The madreporite's structure is composed of numerous microscopic pores called madrepores.
- The madreporite's location varies among different echinoderm classes, typically on the aboral surface or at the base of a central spine.
- Water entering the madreporite travels through a network of interconnected canals to reach various parts of the echinoderm's body.
- The madreporite aids in maintaining the echinoderm's water balance and nutrient acquisition.
- The madreporite's presence is a distinctive feature that helps identify echinoderms from other marine invertebrates.
FAQs About the word madreporite
A fossil coral., The madreporic plate of echinoderms.
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The madreporite is a porous plate on the aboral surface of sea stars, functioning as a filter for seawater intake.
The madreporite is connected to the water vascular system, which circulates water throughout the sea star's body.
Sea urchins also have a madreporite, which is located on the top of their test.
The madreporite in sea urchins serves a similar function as in sea stars, filtering seawater and providing access to the water vascular system.
